Washington Travel Tips

Seattle may be known for its world-famous coffee chain, but the Pacific Northwest is also home to some of the best boutique wineries in the country. Travelers to this scenic hot spot at the foot of ...
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Seattle is the city that a lot of people think of when they think of the Pacific Northwest. Renowned for its famous coffee, Starbucks, Seattle?s Best Coffee and Tully?s, and for the creation of the ...
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With the British Columbian capital located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, just across the water from Seattle, hopping over the border to Victoria is an easy day trip and an ideal ...
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While Seattle has much to offer visitors on land, there are many great experiences to be had on water, as well. Along with being a top whale-watching destination, Seattle has the country?s largest ...
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For those looking for a worthwhile beer destination, Seattle may be just what you?re looking for. Washington is home to over 80 breweries, most of which are in Seattle. Moreover, Seattle hosts ...
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The rain-splattered splendors of the Puget Sound are easily accessible by ferry from the docks and piers of the Port of Seattle, Washington. The so-called Emerald City has its fair share of charms, ...
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Highly recommended island in the San Juans, about 3 hours north of Seattle. The ferry ride is actually only 10 minutes long - the island is really close to the mainland. But Lummi is special in that ...
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The 5 Spot is a great restaurant / cafe in Queen Anne, at 1502 Queen Anne Avenue N. It's perfect for brunch with kids, food is mostly local and delicious, and the atmosphere is fun. It's a perfect ...
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First off, stay downtown - or at least, within walking / bus / monorail distance of the main sites. We found a hotel with kitchens just a few blocks from the Space Needle, and it was really pleasant ...
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Anyone who?s lived in Seattle
or visited before will know that a rainy day in the city is not that
uncommon; over 200 days of the year are cloudy, and when taking into
consideration the number ...
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With loads of sights to see and a reputation for having some of the best public transportation systems in the U.S., Seattle
is one place you don?t have to worry about navigation going wrong. ...
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Let?s face it ? even if you haven?t jumped on the vampire-swooning
bandwagon, it?s not like the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest
aren?t a beautiful trip to take anyway; so if any of your ...
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The Ballard Locks (otherwise referred to as the Chittenden Locks )
attracts visitors for its unique fish ladder?a special site where wild
salmon navigate over 21 rungs; you can watch them fight ...
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